Steamed Rice Cake (Putong Bigas)
Filipino steamed rice cakes or "putong bigas" are a beloved Filipino delicacy. Made from rice flour and coconut milk with a touch of sweetness. Savor the delectable delight of puto for breakfast or as a snack!
Servings: 18 pieces
Calories: 119kcal
Ingredients
- 2 cups rice flour
- 200 ml coconut cream coconut milk
- 1 cup water
- 1 1/2 tbsp baking powder
- 2/3 cups sugar
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, tip in dry ingredients like rice flour, baking powder, sugar and salt. Mix well until completely combined.2 cups rice flour, 1 1/2 tbsp baking powder, 2/3 cups sugar, 1/4 tsp salt
- Pour cup of water and coconut cream then stir until fully incorporated and free of lumps.1 cup water, 200 ml coconut cream
- Prepare 18 pcs. of puto molds by greasing with vegetable oil or butter.
- Fill the molds with rice flour batter making sure not to over-fill to avoid spillage.
- Boil enough water in a steamer in medium-high heat. When water boils, arrange molds in the steamer and steam for 15-20 mins. or until inserted toothpick comes out clean.
- Remove from steamer, and allow to cool down completely. Once cool-to-the-touch, release puto from molds and arrange in a serving plate.
- Serve and enjoy as breakfast or snack. Bon appetit!
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Nutrition
Serving: 18pieces | Calories: 119kcal | Carbohydrates: 22.7g | Protein: 1.3g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 2.5g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 34mg | Potassium: 169mg | Fiber: 0.7g | Sugar: 7.8g | Calcium: 58mg | Iron: 0mg